A 4-day tour around the Almaty region




This 4-day journey is the best way to discover the most stunning natural landmarks of the Almaty region during the warm season. The tour includes more time in the mountains, with plenty of hiking opportunities and unique landscapes.
Day 1 – Altyn Emel. We start our adventure with a trip to Altyn Emel National Park, visiting the Aktau Mountains, often called the 'Geological Museum under the open sky.'
Day 2 – Singing Dune & Charyn Canyon. The famous Singing Dune, then Charyn Canyon — the Valley of the Castles. In the evening, a traditional Kazakh dinner in Saty village.
Day 3 – Kolsay Lakes. Lower Kolsay Lake (1,818 m) and a hike (or optional horseback ride) to Middle Kolsay Lake (2,252 m).
Day 4 – Kaindy Lake. The mystical Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged forest.
Starting / Ending Point
Almaty City
Total Distance
1200 km round trip
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Start Time
08:00 AM (Almaty)
Season
May-October
Language
English | Russian
Difficulty
Mid-High
Activity
Included
Not Included
What to Bring

Aktau Mountains — a 'Geological Museum under the open sky'

The Singing Dune and Charyn Canyon

Lower and Middle Kolsay Lakes

The mystical Kaindy Lake and its submerged forest
4-day Jeep Adventure: Altyn Emel, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes

A 4-day tour around the Almaty region

To confirm your reservation, a 30% deposit of the total tour cost is required. The remaining balance is payable at the start of the tour.
Changes or cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the tour start time. In this case, a 90% refund of the total cost will be provided. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour start are non-refundable.
Tours require a minimum number of participants and suitable weather conditions. If these requirements are not met, the tour will be canceled at least 48 hours before the start. Customers will be offered an alternative date/tour or a full refund.
In the event of force majeure, the tour may be canceled, and customers will receive a full refund.